I am practically in the employ of Mr. Nobel. I have to meet everyone he sends my way.

I've never worked in politics, never been a member of an official committee or a political party.

Freedom of expression must be considered sacred and thought can only be corrected by counter thought.

I started writing while I was a little boy. Maybe it's because I was reading a lot of books I admired, and thought that I would like to write something like that someday. Also, my love for good writing pushed me.

It's not surprising that truly humanitarian manifestos originate frequently in minority circles or with people whose consciences are troubled by the problems of minorities.

God did not intend religion to be an exercise club.

The writer interweaves a story with his own doubts, questions, and values. That is art.